Review: 1st-gen Toyota Fortuner

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Brakes are so basic for an automobile. ...

I see this brake issue in Fortuner to be snowballing into something big.

Brakes are so basic for an automobile. How could the manufacturer overlook it?

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Originally Posted by dameem

He said the his car has been taken to the workshop with a compliant of brake failure. It seems that Toyota people have promised to rectify the problem. he seems to have the impression that rear brakes will be converted into a disc brake.

Posts in the url shared by sdp1975 indicates that bigger brake pads will solve the issue.

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Now all the breaking problems have been heard by toyota n they are ready to fix this problem by changing the break pads with a bigger one..Mine have just got changed..contact the toyota deaeler for this.I got it done by galaxy toyota after complaining oin the toyota helpline

Guys
E-mailed second time regarding the brakes of Fortuner two days back . Insisted on changing the rear drums
.they have not responded till today
What shall I do now?

Frankly there is nothing much Toyota or you can do to the rear drums. Converting it to disks is a complicated task for both. I doubt Toyota will open up a can of worms by agreeing to a disc conversion for your vehicle. All other fortuner owners will be clamoring for the same. Your best bet is to sell the Fortuner for a premium when you can still get a premium.

Although most accessories are horrible, would like to know how much the Front Bonnet Mirror, Window Visor and Muffler tip cost.

The price seems to have gone up considerably since launch. Its 19.17L ex-thane now, I believe it was 18.40 when it launched less than a year back !

The Fortuner is finally confirmed to be coming home at the end of this month

Hi! Sahil, My fortuner in Black is also expected by the end of this month, as I had canceled my earlier booking in september.
But sincerely , I am now scared with all these user expirences of the Fortuner having poor brakes. I mean I have driven the fortuner on more than a couple of occasions but I felt the brakes were weak, not out rite dangerous. I just hope Toyota India gives us better brakes, before it gets delivered.

Here are the prices for the accessories that you want (Delhi Prices as of today)

Front Fender Mirror (Black / Silver color)- 4012

Side Visor - 3868

Muffler Cutter, general- 988.

I got the complete list today only as I wanted the same accessories for my Fortuner as well. Can upload a full scan sheet of the accessories price list if you want.
Cheers!

Car crazy- Thanks and please do upload the complete list. I wonder why they have mentioned only Black and Silver as color for the mirrors. I have seen plenty of white fortuners with matching mirror color.

Are there any good quality visors in the market? I have had it on my Endeavour in the past and it didn't last more than a few months.

Also I remember seeing in another thread that a Bhpian in Dubai had fitted LED rear lamps, they looked wicked. Would love to get those! Any clue on their pricing and if they are available here? I can't seem to find that thread either...

Sahil, I am attaching the scanned accessories list. The fender mirrors are painted at the dealer end only. Also the dealer is selling non- Toyota accessories too.
There are good sunvisors available in the Market, but they usually fall off in about 6-8 months time. So, this time I 'm thinking of going in for the Toyota stuff only but it is quiet expensive!

Regarding the LED tail lights, i guess you can contact Viper for that!!